Tuesday's Fashion Shows - Monique Lhullier and Chaiken

Mar 9, 2007

Monique Lhullier - Tuesday, 2/6

Monique Lhuillier designs the type of clothes I used to dream about when I was younger. Her dresses are beautifully designed and are often seen on the red carpet worn by major celebrities like Reese Witherspoon.

There were several celebrities and socialites lined up in the front row. Vanessa Minnillo looked gorgeous and was being interviewed by like 10 million people so I didn't bother going over.

Lauren "LC" Conrad was there and just as I was about to go to up to her, a security guard stopped me and asked if I had a "floor pass". I have never heard of that - I don't get it, isn't my ticket and press badge a "floor pass"? Um, anyways... since I'm not about to go to the mattresses for LC, (Kristin Cavallari maybe but not LC) I made my way back to my seat for the show to start.

It was a gorgeous collection of dresses including some hand-work that looked truly couture. The ruffled front gown was unbelievable up-close. It had so many layers but looked so light.

The mesh ball gown with silver bugle beads had a surprise under layer of leopard printed fabric.

The black mesh dress with gold metal coin like paillettes made a lot of noise coming down the runway but was so incredibly pretty.

I can't wait to see these dresses on the covers of the celeb tabloids and gossip blogs. Each one was more fantastic then the next.

Chaiken - Tuesday, 2/6

Chaiken was clean and chic this season and expanded on what I think they do best - luxurious knitwear and the perfect pair of pants. This year's pants were kept slim and cropped or extra long and wide. I loved the wide leg wool sailor pants paired with the white blouse that had a giant bow at the neck.

There was also a play on this look that felt right for the evening- a pair of black wide leg pants with silk black blouse with a bow at the neck and a matching silk cummerbund. What a smart and stylish alternative to a cocktail dress.

The show ended with a series of bright knit floor length dresses that looked like they were as comfortable as being wrapped in a blanket. The knit was form fitting on the top and had lots of movement on the bottom. It was wonderful to see those pops of color in a sea of editors and buyers dressed in black.

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